US Bridges

CR 525 W over Big Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.80 S of CR 1200 S · Structure no. 2600240

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 525 W over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 525 W over Big Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 97 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 525 W
CrossesBig Creek
Location00.80 S of CR 1200 S
RouteCounty Highway 122
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.17098, -87.66619
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 525 W over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is CR 525 W over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 525 W over Big Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 525 W over Big Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 525 W over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.